"Floyd," Loretta called from downstairs. Floyd closed his eyes tight because he knew what she wanted to say. It has been the cycle of things in the house. She would ask him to get something for Nicole on his way back from work but he won't because he will tell her that Nicole was not broken. He calmly exited his office and went downstairs to meet the mother and daughter. He gave them a blank look as he has been giving them ever since Nicole broke the news of her pregnancy. "What is it?" He asked.Loretta pursed her lip and gave him a reprimanding look. "Since your wife is in this condition, you should be close to her and not far from her. She said her head is aching her. Come and give her a head massage." She told.Floyd did not know how the snort slipped past him and hurt flashed across Nicole's face. "I am already late for work. You can do the massaging." He told his mother and turned to leave.Hopping into his car, he started his drive to the company. As soon as he got there, he
Just as Aspen got down from the cab, she headed inside only for her to meet a bouquet of flowers at the entrance of her apartment. She glanced around the place to look if anyone was close. Or it might be her stalker.Cautiously, she picked it and a card fell off from it. She bent to pick it and she read what was written on it.'Aspen, please give me a chance. Think about it.' -Ace.A sigh escaped from her and she dropped her head. This guy still doesn't get it.It was not like she did not want to date him. She just doesn't want to date. She did not want to get attracted and then get her heart broken again.She did not think she could ever open up to a man the way she did with Floyd. It was not like she was still stuck with the past, but still she learned from experience. Without reason, their marriage was ruined.She still wondered to the day why Floyd had divorced her. All through those years when she left, something kept telling her that it was not because she was 'barren'. She kne
Benny's car was parked right before Harriet's house. He stared at the box for the umpteenth time and he could not help the anxiety that flashed through him.He was finally going to propose to her and he did not know what Harriet would say. It would be yes of course but still... He hid the box and honked his car at her.The door was soon pushed open and Harriet walked out, dressed like the beautiful lady he knew her to be. Benny hurriedly stepped out of the car to open her door for her. She seemed surprised by this action and only smiled at him with a subtle 'thanks'.Benny ignited the car’s engine. Harriet turned towards him and asked. “So where are we going?” Her eyes narrowing at him.He shrugged. “It is a surprise.” He told her.She let out a snort. “You were never good with surprises.” She muttered and looked out of the window.They soon hit the road and Harriet sat with anticipation on what Benny might have planned.They soon reached a restaurant and Harriet looked at it and saw t
The car honked and Anna stepped out of the house with her hair tucked behind her ears. She clung to the red purse she was in her hands and approached Richard's car.For the past weeks, Richard and Anna have been having consistent chats where they would talk about each other. Tell each other things and it kind of peeked at love and they had decided to go on a date and see if it would work out.Richard stepped out of the car to open the door for her. She smiled appreciatively at him and stepped in. Slamming the door shut, Richard made his way back to his seat.He turned to her. "You look beautiful by the way." He told her.She arched her brow. "Oh, please. Don't be like that." She waved him off with a blush creeping through her skin then she looked away.He soon ignited the car’s engine and hit the road. They discussed different things as they drove towards the remote restaurant Richard had planned for. He had told his father that he wanted to take a lone drive but his father had seen t
Ace wanted to meet her and she did not know whether to accept it or not. Aspen rubbed her elbow as the chill night breeze blew by her.She waited for him and the thoughts of what she wanted to say to him kept rolling through her mind.She licked her dry lips and suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind her. She turned around to see a smiling Ace."Hi," He greeted with those soft dimples showing.She tightened her lips and gave him a nod of acknowledgment.After a few moments of silence between them, Ace cleared his throat and looked around. "I have been so busy with work." He told her and she liked the way he approached it.She nodded her head. "You have not told me the job you do." He said, as if he had just remembered. Aspen blinked and remembered that it was against the company's rule."I work." Was all she said."You don't want to tell me?" He asked, seeming surprised.She stared at him and smiled. "Yes."Then the silence came again, Aspen knew what he wanted to say and she cou
A month passed and the relationship between Aspen and Ace was not all that great. She was yet to introduce him to the kids officially even though they noticed that they were now close. She did not know how to tell them and she was uncertain about how they would take it.Ace has been bugging her to tell the kids and see how they would react. But she has been hesitating. It was as if she was going to lie to herself.Sometimes she wondered how Ace has not decided to break up with her.She got down from the cab and made her to her apartment where the kids were already running around, playing.A ghost smile curled at the edge of her lips as she pushed the door open and went in. They stopped at once as they saw their mother. They ran towards her and she planted kisses on their cheeks. As she stared at them, her heart swelled with joy.After some time, she rose to her feet and retired to her room.Her phone rang and she knew on instinct who it was. Ace.She clicked the answer button and she m
“What?!” Anna exclaimed as she stared at Aspen who bit her lips anxiously.“What the hell did you just tell me? You accepted to be his girlfriend and you did not let me know?! Really? I thought you considered me your best friend and sister. Wow, just wow. Good for you. You just betrayed me.” She rushed the words out of her lips before she could stop herself.Aspen rubbed her forehead and looked at Anna with a tired expression. “Really? Anna, are we going to talk about this here outside?”Anna glanced around the place. “Where else are we going to discuss it? Take a look at how lean you are getting. You are not eating much. You think too much. You don't get enough rest. Tell me, how won’t I be worried?”“Now you accepted to be someone’s trial girlfriend. It is getting you weak. It is way too much for you. The kids. Work. And a boyfriend. Your mind cannot handle it.” Anna said, her eyes wide in worry.Aspen stared at her friend and her head fell in distraught. She has never felt so vulne
Ace stepped out of the car and as a gentleman that he was , he headed towards the passenger’s door and opened the door for Aspen to step out. He took her hand and slammed the door shut.She sent him a grateful smile and he returned it with a small smile of his. They walked into the restaurant and Aspen was quite mesmerized by the appearance of the place.“This place looks pretty.” She commented, trying to make her hold on his hand soft. He gave her a soft nod and ushered her in.They took a seat and Ace looked at her. She looked away with a nervous smile, her blush becoming even more visible.Ace called for the waiter who wastes no time in attending to them. They chose their order and waited.“Thank you for accepting my invite.” Ace started. She shook her head.“It is only right that I came. I have been prolonging it.” She said with all honesty.He reached out for her hand and they both smiled. Their foods was served and they began to talk about how delicious the food was.She told hi
So guys!Thank you for giving my book a chance. I hope you enjoyed it!Anyway, who was your favorite character and why?Who was your most hated character and why?Anyway, I was planning on writing a series for the triplets. You guys must have seen the hints in the book already.So I will be dropping their tentative title.CHASING WOLFE: Twins For The Coldhearted CEOSAVING WOLFE: BODYGUARD ROMANCERUINING WOLFE: Contract Marriage With A Fake BillionaireGuess which one of the triplets owns each title?Anyway, thank you for this sweet journey.I love you all so much.Don't forget to check out my other works.DEMOTED TO AN OMEGA (Completed)Alpha’s Slut Mate (Completed)MATED TO THE ALPHA CALLED LEGEND (ongoing, to be completed soon)I MARRIED MY BILLIONAIRE EX BY MISTAKE (Ongoing)ZEBULUN: THE CURSED ALPHA PRINCE.Love you and see you on the next ride.❤️🥹
.A Week Later.Aspen and Floyd with the kids stood before her mother’s grave as tears ran down her face. That was what she has been doing for the past week. Crying, thinking, and inability to sleep.She hardly ate even though Floyd tried his best. Benny has been buried just in the place he wanted., beside his parents.Floyd rubbed her shoulders as she laid her head on his chest. She pulled away and laid the flowers she had gotten down before her mother’s grave.Glory Lockhart.She rose back and was about to turn to leave when she came face-to-face with Cole. More tears rolled down her eyes as she lost control and ran towards him.“Dad!” She cried.He blinked back the tears and held her tight. He has also been searching for her ever since Anita claimed that she sent her to the orphanage. When he met her, he had a connection with her and he resumed searching for her again. That was when he was told that she was his daughter.“Becca.” He called her actual name.“Dad!” She sniffled and pu
Floyd went towards her and read the note with her. Anita? Nicole’s mother. What has she got to do with all of these?Aspen squeezed the note in her hand as anger surged through her veins. Anita has gone too far.How dare she lay her filthy hands on her kids? She was definitely going to regret it.It was also written in the letter that she should come alone with Floyd without the cops. The address was dropped.“Anita! That bitch.” She gritted out.She turned around and handed the paper over to Floyd who collected it from her. “The kids are with Anita. We need to meet her. Might as well settle an old score with her.” She said, her eyes looking ahead.“How did they get to her?” He asked, completely confused.Aspen looked him in the eye. “It is a long story. I will tell you after everything is over.” She said.He nodded and they both stepped out and got into the car. He picked up his phone and made a call to his friend who was a cop. As he drove on the road, they discussed the plan on how
Nicole has been trying to get to her father but it seemed like he had blocked her. And she could not go back into that house because her mother was starting to suspect her.She hid here at her father’s villa and tried to reach him but she knew her mother would catch up with her soon. It could be her mother’s hand works too.She was beyond frustrated and helpless. She wanted to stop her mother and could not.Her father - she should stop calling him her father. Not like he was anywhere.Just as she was about to try it again, the door creaked open and she could hear the clicking of heels against the tiles floor.Her mother was here.Sweats dropped down her forehead as she rose up to check for her. “Mother?” She called out.Anita appeared right before her. Nicole trailed her gaze from her feet to her face, slightly glancing at her right hand where she held a gun.“M-Mom, w-what are you d-doing with a gun?” She stuttered, stepping back slightly.Anita’s lips which were painted with a deep
Anna was busy playing with the kids when her phone rang. She had picked it and Daisy’s voice came through. “Did you see the message I sent to you?” her voice had an edge of mischief to it.“What message is that?” Anna asked, not wanting to entertain her.Daisy pulled up a smirk. “Oh! You have not checked it. No wonder you seem so calm. A piece of advice... Check it.” With that, she disconnected the call.Anna hurriedly looked through her messages box and there, she found what Daisy had sent her. Her eyes went wide as she saw the image. It was her mother. She was taped from her mouth to her legs.What the hell was Daisy doing?She rushed out of the apartment, not even caring to look at the kids. She got into the nearest stop and signaled at a cab that stopped right in front of her. She showed him the address and sat back, different thoughts circulating her entire mind. She was so restless that she would sometimes get lost in her thoughts.If that fucker does anything to her mother, sh
Two weeks later, Aspen has been recovering as hard as she could. She was still yet to tell anyone about getting back her memory.She was never Floyd’s sister. All of these have been Nicole’s mother's plot from the very beginning.She did not want to tell Floyd because he knew how he would be crazy. She wanted to confront the lady by herself. No wonder everything in that house felt so familiar. No wonder she felt a strong connection to Glory the day she had seen the picture.Anna and Richard had told her about Sheba working for Ace and she was quite shocked. She was in total shock because she trusted her with her kids’ life but what could she do?She was even told that Ace no longer lived there. It was good for him. “How do you feel?” Floyd asked, rubbing her palms. She smiled softly.“Better.” She replied.He smiled at her. She stared at his face, his stubble was not visible. He looked like he has not had a good night's sleep in a long time.“How about you go home to take some rest a
Her mother and the driver were having sex before her. The way he slammed into her made her shake her head to see if she was imagining things. There was no way her mother would cheat on him. They soon finished and she made sure to hide properly.“How was it?” That was her mother’s voice.“I did it. It was a success. She flew out of the car like a piece of paper in the wind.” He laughed.Who were they talking about?“So what is the next stage to plan?” He asked her.“Kill Cole. I will pressurize him to put everything in our daughter, Nicole’s name and I will poison him with an incense I had gotten.” She informed him.Nicole did not know if she was hearing correctly. She was not Cole’s daughter? She was the driver’s daughter. No wonder he stayed away from her and sometimes stared at her with an emotion she could not understand but now everything was clearer.She hurriedly tiptoed her way out of the house, making sure no one noticed she came. She ran towards her father’s villa. Her mother
Floyd was busy playing with the kid even though his mind was on Aspen.She was yet to be back.Floyd’s phone rang and he jerked up. He was expecting it to be Aspen but he picked it, and a different person’s voice came on. “Hi, am I speaking to Floyd Wolfe?” “Yes.” He replied.“I found your contact as one of the emergency contacts on this person’s phone.” He said again.“Who am I speaking with?” He asked.“Your wife has been admitted into the hospital. I will send you the address now. Your presence is needed.” The person said and hung up.Aspen was in the hospital? How did she get there? How?His phone beeped with a message and it was the address as the person said. He turned to the kids and then to Sheba who seemed scared. “Take care of the kids. I need to get to someplace.” He told her.He did not even peck the kids as he stomped out of the house. He did not care that it was raining. He ran towards the street stop to get a cab. He finally got one and he passed the address to him. Hi
Å for ACE!Aspen sniffed in and turned to Floyd. “Please can you give me your car key?” She asked.Floyd nodded and handed the key over to her. She stomped out of the house with Floyd yelling after her.“Aspen, you can’t drive in this state. Let me take you there.” He told her but she turned to him.“No, stay with the kids. They would be back soon and as for me, I will be back.” She said and entered the car before driving off. She checked the address on Benny’s letter, he had written it there. She located it and soon reached there.As she stepped out, what came into view was not something she had ever expected Ace to own. It was totally different from what he looked like. She remembered vividly when he had said that he wished his company looked like Benny’s clothing line but this... This was definitely more than Benny’s own.She slammed the door shut and clutched the papers in her hands. She began to March towards the entrance. As soon as she entered, the receptionist’s signature voi